PM Modi Extends Best Wishes to Indian Contingent at Asian Games
The prime minister praised the athletes’ dedication as India fields 503 competitors and seeks to improve on its 107-medal haul from Hangzhou 2022.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to India's 503-member contingent on Saturday as the 20th Asian Games officially opened in Aichi-Nagoya. "India is proud of them," Modi said.
- Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat led India's parade of nations as flagbearers. Sehrawat replaced shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor after a logistical kit issue forced Toor's withdrawal.
- Indian athletes begin their medal push on Sunday, targeting improvement over the record 107 medals won at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. Established stars including badminton player PV Sindhu headline the campaign.
- Bhaker, competing in three shooting events, described her flagbearer selection as "heartwarming" and called it an honor to represent her country. She reflected on her early sporting days and how far she has come.
- Over the next 15 days, approximately 11,000 athletes from 45 nations will compete for 469 gold medals across 43 sports in Aichi-Nagoya. The event continues until October 4.
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thechenabtimes.comPM Modi extends best wishes to Indian contingent at Asian Games
New Delhi, Sep 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent competing at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, saying the athletes' hard work and dedication had made the country proud. "As the Asian Games commence in Aichi-Nagoya, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. Each athlete has worked incredibly hard and shown remarkable dedication and determination. India is proud of them," PM Modi said in …
India is proud of you: PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian contingent at Asian Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian contingent well as the Asian Games officially opened in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday. India begin their campaign with a 501-member team, hoping to build on their record medal haul at the 2023 Hangzhou Games.
‘Play well and shine’: PM Modi wishes Team India as Asian Games 2026 begins, medal hunt starts Sunday
As the Asian Games kicked off, Prime Minister Modi sent his heartfelt wishes to the Indian athletes. Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and renowned kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat spearheaded the Indian team. Starting Sunday, these talented athletes will launch their pursuit of medals across multiple sports, with ambitions high to exceed their previous best from Hangzhou. A lineup of celebrated sports stars is set to compete for India’s glory.
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